By: Brian M. Lawrence

Jul 18, 2008 | 11:37 AM CDT

By: Eliska Leitmannova and Libor Cerveny, Institut…

cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol and trans-hex-3-en-1ol are called leaf alcohols, though their aromas resemble freshly cut grass. Perfumers define their aroma more precisely: cis-hex-3-en-1-ol has powerful and intensely green grassy odor.1 Traces of cis-hex-3-en-1-ol are used in refreshing top notes in delicate floral fragrance types such as muguet and lilac; in addition, the alcohol is often used alongside
geranium oil, galbanum, oakmoss, lavender and mint oils.